EVERY HERO HAS A STORY: NOVI PUBLIC LIBRARY SUMMER READING GAME

Beginning Monday, June 15 and continuing until Saturday, August 1, you will
be able to go online or come into the Library to sign up for our Summer Reading
Game. This year we will sponsor two separate games for preschool and elementary
age children:

• “Read to Me” for children under kindergarten age
• “Every Hero has Story” for children going into grades K-4

Using our website, keep track of the time reading/being read to. Teen
volunteers will be on hand to assist you with the registration process and the
prize redemption. Information may be found in the Summer Reading Program
brochures distributed in the schools in June, at
www.novilibrary.org ,
or at the Library.

SUMMER READING PROGRAM ENTERTAINMENT

Hooray for Heroes! Join us as we learn about all kinds of heroes this summer
through reading and interactive programs with our Every Hero has a Story theme.
You are sure to learn and enjoy something that will have you flying up, up, and
away!

SIZZLING SUMMER’S WONDERFUL WEDNESDAYS

In partnership with Novi Parks, Recreation, & Cultural Services, bring your
blanket, family and friends to celebrate summer with us. After the show, walk
over to the Library and check out your favorite reads.

Date

Day

Time

Age

Performance

Jul 29

Wed

10:30-11:15am

All

Tom Plunkard, Magician

Aug 5

Wed

10:30-11:15am

All

The Merry Music Maker

Aug 12

Wed

10:30-11:15am

All

Beverly Meyer, The Music Lady

Price: Free Community Event
Registration Begins: No Registration

SCIENCE SUPERHERO

Kids can fi nd out about great discoveries of famous scientists and
participate in some fun experiments and activities. Space is limited to the fi
rst 36 kids in attendance.

Date

Day

Time

Grade

Jul 25

Sat

11:15am-12pm

1-4

Price: Free Community Event
Registration Begins: Day of the Program, limited to the first 36 attendees
Location: Whole Meeting Room

SUMMER READING STORY TIMES

Children and their parent/caregivers will enjoy age-appropriate stories,
music, and fun! Story time sticks are available at the 1st floor Information
Desk.

Date

Day

Time

Age

Jun 22-Jul 27

Mon

10:15-10:45am

Birth-12 months

Jun 22-Jul 27

Mon

11:15-11:45am

12-23 months

Jun 23-Jul 28

Tue

10:15-10:45am or 11:15-11:45am

2-3 years

Jun 25-Jul 30

Thu

10:15-10:45am

2-3 years

Jun 26-Jul 31

Fri

10:15-10:45am or 11:15-11:45am

4+ years

Price: Free Community Event
Registration: Day of the Program, Limited to the First 40 Attendees
Location: Youth Story Time Room
Registration Ends: When Program is Filled

SUMMER READING FINALE: PARADISE PARK!

Summer Reading Finale Parties – DATE
CHANGEDear Summer Readers-Due to a
scheduling conflict at Paradise Park, the summer reading finale
parties have been moved to Wednesday, August 5, 2015. Both the
Library and Paradise Park apologize for the inconvenience. We
hope that you can still join us! If you have questions, please
call 248-869-7227 or
astevenson@novilibrary.org .

Finish the Summer Reading Game and get an exclusive invitation to a fun time
at Paradise Park. Thanks to our friends at Paradise Park you can enjoy free
games, laser tag, and food.

Date

Day

Time

Grade

Aug 4 Aug 5

Tue Wed

2–4pm

K-4

Price: Free Community Event
Registration Begins: Upon Completion of the Summer Reading Game
Location: Paradise Park, 45799 Grand River Ave., Novi, MI 48374
Registration Ends: When Program is Filled

DOG DAYS AT THE LIBRARY

Read to a dog! Children are encouraged to practice their reading skills with
a very patient listener: a therapy dog.

Price: Free Community Event
Registration Begins: Apr 1
Location: Youth Story Time Room
Registration Ends: When Program is Filled

RAINBOW LOOM FUN NIGHT

Come and make your own Rainbow Loom creations with the inventor of Rainbow
Loom Family. Already a Loomer? Bring your creation in for a contest to win
Rainbow Loom products. Amazing creations from Loomers around the world will be
exhibited.

SWEETNESS OF ROSH HASHANAH

Join us for stories, crafts and tastings to celebrate the start of the Jewish
New Year.

Date

Day

Time

Age

Aug 24

Mon

11-11:45am

Grade K and up

Price: Free Community EventRegistration Begins: Aug 1
Location: Story Time Room
Registration Ends: When Program is Filled

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materials may be gathered from public programs, events, and library spaces.
Attendance
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Public Library.
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individuals
and children, images will not be identified using full names or personal
indentifying
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legal
guardian. If you do not want us to use a photo or video of you or your child,
please tell
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